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Silvia Pavlof
AuthorSilvia has dabbled in all sorts of writing – from content writing for social media to movie scripts. She has a Bachelor's in Screenwriting and experience in marketing and producing documentary films. With her background as a customer support agent within the gambling industry, she brings valuable insight to the Gambling News writers’ team.
Industry
November 26, 2025
Pennsylvania High Court Weighs Future of Controversial Skill Games
Pennsylvania’s ongoing battle over “skill games” hit a key point last week when the state Supreme Court listened to arguments that could shape the future of thousands of machines found in bars, convenience stores and social clubs. The justices are now thinking about whether these devices work as real games of skill or if, as […]
Sports
November 26, 2025
Ruling Stops Kalshi from Offering Sports Contracts in Nevada
A Las Vegas federal court has given Nevada gaming regulators the go-ahead to act against Kalshi, a prediction-market operator. Nevada Regulators Gain Ground as Court Blocks Kalshi’s Bid to Offer Sports-Based Markets This decision puts a stop, at least for now, to the company’s attempts to offer sports-related contracts in the state. US District Judge […]
Legal
November 25, 2025
Kalshi Seeks Dismissal in Ho-Chunk Nation Sports Betting Suit
A legal battle is heating up in federal court as the Ho-Chunk Nation challenges prediction-market operator Kalshi and its distribution partner Robinhood. Tribe Claims Kalshi, Robinhood Encroach on Tribal Sovereignty With Online Gambling The Ho-Chunk Nation tribe claims these companies are running an illegal gambling operation that encroaches on tribal sovereignty. The lawsuit filed in […]
Sports
November 25, 2025
Nevada Sports Betting Operators Reject Calls for New Restrictions
A wave of high-profile gambling probes across several big leagues has turned up the heat on sports betting nationwide, but top bookies in Nevada say the state’s setup will not change much anytime soon. National Probe Sparks Policy Shifts, Yet Nevada Sportsbooks Hold Their Ground In the last month, alleged betting plots have shaken the […]
Casino
November 25, 2025
Former Crown Chief Slams Regulators for Harsher Scrutiny on Crown
James Packer, who used to run Crown Resorts, has sparked new talks about gambling rules in Australia. In a chat with business news outlet Rampart, he took aim at political bosses and watchdog groups. Former Crown Boss Says Regulatory Imbalance Has Undermined Casinos and Favored Smaller Venues Speaking from his yacht near Fiji, Packer said […]
Sports
November 24, 2025
Preliminary Deal Discussions Surface Ahead of Key Hearings in NBA Cases
Federal prosecutors claim the wide-ranging gambling probes involving current and former NBA figures are gaining steam. New court papers reveal several defendants are thinking about plea deals that could prevent long trials. Prosecutors Signal Progress as Dual Gambling Cases Draw 31 Defendants The two cases, one looking into alleged rigging of high-stakes poker games and […]
Casino
November 24, 2025
Dutch Consumer Groups Challenge Gambling Sites Over Risky Player Conditions
Dutch consumer advocates are putting more pressure on the country’s licensed online gambling sites. They say several big operators are enticing customers to unsafe play and breaking rules meant to protect users. Online Casinos Face Pressure as Consumer Groups Cite Deceptive Bonuses and Unsafe Limits The Consumentenbond, working with Stichting Consumenten Competition Claims, says it […]
Casino
November 24, 2025
Nevada Panel Upholds Toughest Sanctions in Doping Case Involving Four Horses
The Nevada Gaming Commission has backed a tough penalty against horse trainer Ricardo Castillo Jr., ending his hopes to reduce a decision that will keep him out of the sport for over ten years. State Regulators Stand Firm on $100K Fine and 15-Year Ban for Trainer All commissioners voted to keep a $100,000 fine and […]
Casino
November 21, 2025
Immigration Crackdown Threatens Nevada’s Casino and Hospitality Workforce
A forum held in Las Vegas drew attention to growing worries that tougher federal immigration rules could affect Nevada’s casino and hospitality industry, putting both workforce stability and economic growth at risk. Fear of Enforcement Reduces Staffing Across Nevada Industries The organizers of the November event put on by FWD.us and Dream Big Nevada cautioned […]
Casino
November 21, 2025
MGM Chief Backs Nevada’s Hard Line on Prediction Markets
A split in the US gambling world got bigger this week when MGM Resorts International CEO Bill Hornbuckle repeated his view that the growing prediction market field should be handled just like regular sports betting. Hornbuckle Praises Regulators as Casino–Tech Divide Widens Over Event Trading Hornbuckle made these comments during a regular meeting with the […]
